First KEY Styling Gig: Brandon Knight 2014 ESPY'S

 Look #1 - Gatorade Player Awards Banquet

Shirt - Sand

Collar Bar - Tie Bar

Tie - Tie Bar

Blazer - Hugo Boss

Trousers - Zenga

Belt - Louis Vuitton

Shoes - Givenchy

Watch -  Brandon's own

Very touching speech from Karl Towns Jr...wasn't expecting all that...sheesh!!

 Look #2 - 2014 ESPY Awards

Suit - Zenga

Tie - Tie Bar

Collar Pin - Topshop

Belt - Hugo Boss

Shoes - Louis Vuitton

Watch - Brandon's own

 That feeling after you've accomplished something you worked so hard for and you're doing EXACTLY what you want is indescribable...

whatever this feeling is,

 I think I love it!  

Never let anyone discourage you from following your dreams.  You'll be surprised what you can accomplish when you tune out all of the noise and just focus.
Everything you need to do in order to achieve your dreams is already instinctively inside of you.  Follow that instinct and it will guide you to your destiny. -@iamashcash

I'm not sure about you, but I'm trying to be great! 

#thisisonlythebeginning #laserfocused

After 5 days of #teamnosleep...my work here is done. I'm out!

My Tumblr Page Is.....

I was going through my tumblr page to pull inspiration for a job and realized I needed to plug my shit.  Check it out!  You won't be disappointed. Link below the subtitle of this blog (top left).

Flashback: School of Style Graduate Mixer (2012)

Explaining my 'situation' lol

 Taking in ALL the knowledge

Daria Hines and I.  She's styled: Fergie, Justin Bieber, MIA, Faith Evans, Marc Antony, Mary J. Blige, John Meyer, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Celine Dion, Usher, Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, and Celine Dion

She was SUPER dope!

Luke, Lauren, and I at SOS's 5th Birthday Party

  Just ran across these pics (that I never posted...go figure -_-) from a couple years ago as I was searching through my archives for a job I'm currently prepping for.  I stopped working to post these because I had a flashback to this day and figured I should probably share.  

I was invited to the SOS graduate mixer approximately one month after moving to LA.  This was the first time they were having an event of this nature and was a way to quote re-connect with all of our movers and shakers and for all of you to meet each other. End quote.  I responded to the email on a whim because I definitely was not moving or shaking anything after being in LA for one month.  Then I thought what the hell just respond to the email Alexis...after all this is the sole reason you moved here in the first place!  After a couple weeks passed I figured I wasn't one of the chosen because quote we only have room for 50 people, and we have 750 graduates. End quote.  I went about my business.  Approximately three days before the event I received an email confirming my attendance.  Needless to say I was a bit surprised/excited for a split second then immediately went into panic mode lol.  Omg what am I going to wear? What am I going to do with my hair? I'm SO fat right now and quote Our staff photographer Ryan Cleveland will be on deck to take FREE portraits of you for your personal marketing. end quote  -_-  REALLY?!  

I begin doubting myself ...This must be some mistake. Why would they choose me? I haven't even worked one styling job yet?  What am I going to say if someone asks what I've been working on?  All of these negative, ugly thoughts about why I didn't deserve to be there.  I was wrong.  I couldn't see my purpose for being there but Someone did.

While at the event Luke had everyone introduce themselves and share what they've been working on since graduating SOS.  After listening to all of the other the graduates before me, I was the second to last to go, I was incredibly inspired and then it dawned on me THAT'S why I'm here.  I needed positive reinforcement that everything was going to be ok.  When it was my turn I was honest.  I told everyone that I hadn't worked on any jobs because I'd just moved but was looking forward to getting started.  Everyone was incredibly supportive and encouraged me beyond what I could have ever imagined.  It 's one thing to get encouragement from family and friends (which is great!).  But, it's quite another to get encouragement from your peers, people who've recently gone through exactly what you're about to go through.  Hearing their success stories took my mind completely off of my doubt and fears and I realized my desire to succeed was much greater than fear of failure.

I'm so thankful I was able to attend this event.  I'm certain its what jump started this incredible journey I'm on!  :)

2013 Year End Report

Whirlwind. That's the word I would use to describe this year...its been absolutely amazing! I’m beyond thankful for every single opportunity, experience, job lead, reference, and relationship I’ve been blessed with this year. I’ve met some amazing people and been around the world and back, twice.  My initial purpose for this blog was to document my journey of becoming a fashion stylist (which I’ve sucked at btw…Sorry, I’ve been a bit busy).  I had no pre-determined thoughts about who I wanted to work with, what type of styling I wanted to do, nothing. I just knew I wanted to be a stylist, and I was willing work my ass off until it happened.  Well, not only did it happen, but it happened in a way that was insane!  I found myself saying “Am I really doing this?”, “Is this really happening right now?” A LOT!!! I’ve only scratched the surface in terms of how far I still have to go, but I’m extremely happy with the progress I’ve made in this short time.  I’ve compiled a list of various people, places, and things I’ve experienced this year working as an assistant stylist!  

Work Related Travel:

MAY
25th - Beijing, China - Wukesong Arena 
26th - Shenzhen, China -Shenzhen Bay Arena
28th - Shanghai, China - Shanghai Grand Stage 
31st - Chengdu, China - Sichuan Arena 

JUNE 
9th - Guangzhou, China - Haixinsha Arena 

JULY

12th-20th – Atlanta, GA – Centennial Olympic Park

AUGUST
2nd - Chicago, USA - Charter One Pavillion at Northerly Island
3rd - St. Louis, USA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
4th - Toledo, USA - Toledo Zoo Amphitheater
6th - Montreal, Canada - Bell Centre
7th - Toronto, Canada - Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
8th - Detroit, USA - DTE Energy Music Theatre
9th - Cincinnati, USA - PNC Pavilion
10th - Cleveland, USA - Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
12th - Boston, USA - Bank of America Pavilion
13th - Wantagh, USA - Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
15th - Holmdel, USA - PNC Bank Arts Center
16th - Camden, USA - Susquehanna Bank Center
17th - Virginia Beach, USA - Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach
20th - Raleigh, USA - Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek
21st - Charlotte, USA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte
22nd - Atlanta, USA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre
24th - Tampa, USA - Live Nation Amphitheatre
25th - West Palm Beach, USA - Cruzan Amphitheatre
30th - Dallas, USA - Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
31st - Houston, USA - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

SEPTEMBER
5th - Phoenix, USA - Comerica Theatre
6th - Irvine, USA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
7th - Las Vegas, USA - Mandalay Bay Events Center
8th - San Francisco, USA - Sleep Train Amphitheatre

OCTOBER
2nd - Nagoya, Japan - Nippon Gaishi Hall 
3rd - Nagoya, Japan - Nippon Gaishi Hall 
5th - Shizuoka, Japan - Hamamatsu Arena 
7th - Hiroshima, Japan - Green Arena 
8th - Fukuoka, Japan - International Center 
11th - Tokyo, Japan - Saitama Super Arena 
12th - Tokyo, Japan - Saitama Super Arena 
13th - Tokyo, Japan - Saitama Super Arena 
15th - Kobe, Japan - World Hall 
16th - Kobe, Japan - World Hall

Artists: I’ve worked with/for in some capacity (prep, fittings, shows, video shoots, photo shoots, pulls, returns, tv, press, etc):

Backstreet Boys

Jesse McCartney 

DJ Pauly D

Kanye West

Kim Kardashian

Selena Gomez

Will Smith

Usher

Fergie

Daft Punk

Elie Goudling

Cheryl Cole

Wavves

Red Drama

Stylists:

Nicole Janowicz

Leslie Lessin

Negar Ali

Basia Richard

Renelou Padora

Lindsay Zir

Nicolas Bru

International Travel: Japan (hi Jetlag)

 Nagoya

 

Itsukushima Shrine

 Harajuku

Kyoto

 

Hiroshima Castle

 On the mean streets of Gion Kyoto with T. Burchett

 Kenninji - The Oldest Zen Temple in Kyoto

 Zenned out with a smile

 View from hotel in Kobe

 What's the point of going to different parts of the world if you don't make friends while you're there? 

She is awesome!

 DJ + Stylist + Photographer = FUUUUN

Cali-Life'n it in Tokyo

So, I just  got back from Japan a couple days ago and the jet lag still hasn't worn off.  I thought now would be a great time to update my blog since I can't sleep, and I can never find any other time to do it!  

First off, Japan is EVERYTHING!!! If you can't tell from the pics I had THE best time! I worked there for three weeks which still wasn't enough time to soak in all the culture...its just that rich.  So many places to go and things to see.  And the fashion is on another planet!! I have to go back just for shopping alone!  The people are amazing.  Everything is clean, like really clean (you'll notice it trust me).  Freshest sushi in the world. I could go on for daaaayyyss.  Such a great trip.  

Experiences like these are even better when you have experienced the absolute worst.  Thank you China lol.

:))

International Travel: China

 

All smiles on the first day of work in China...boy was I in for it.  HA!

 Yes. That is the tongue ripped out of an $800 Ferragamo shoe.  BSB Wardrobe crisis averted with the help of an outstanding shoe repairman who saved the day.  Thank God everything is made in China, shoe is still good to this day and we just finished the third leg!

"Outchea thuggin in these Chinese streets....no really -_-"

Long story short..I'm not one to make something appear what its not.  China was one of the absolute worst experiences of my life (excluding the Great Wall which was one of the best).  I didn't immediately post pics because I wanted no parts of that place. Yes, it was that bad.  However, there were a few highlights I'd like to share now that I've gotten over it. The Great Wall of China was an out of body experience, one of the best so far hands down.  If you like culture, history, adventure and a great workout add this to your bucket list ASAP!  Shanghai and Guangzhou were cute as well.

OMG! Has It Really Been SIX Months?!

 

 

 **Infamous red doors to....**

This day was fuuuunn :))

 

Dapper Gentlemen of GQ at Emporio Armani event in Beverly Hills, CA

 Backstreet Boys Press

I just wanted to share a few of the jobs/events that have kept me busy over the past few months.  Incredibly blessed to see my vision slowly coming together!  There were days when I thought "WTF am I doing?" but quitting was never an option for me, and as a result I've been presented with some pretty amazing opportunities!  

God. Is. Everything.